Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 11 | 34.4% |
| Cmaj7 | 6 | 18.8% |
| G7 | 6 | 18.8% |
| Eb07 | 4 | 12.5% |
| C6 | 3 | 9.4% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 3.1% |
| G7sus | 1 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Eb°7 functions as a chromatic passing chord (#I°7 or bIII°7) creating smooth voice leading between the tonic C6 and the supertonic Dm7.
- The progression relies heavily on extended ii-V7 cycles (Dm7 to G7), establishing a firm diatonic foundation in C Major.
- Ab7 acts as a tritone substitute (subV/V) or a bII7 chromatic approach chord, providing harmonic tension before resolving to the G7 dominant.
- The structure follows a traditional waltz-time harmonic rhythm, emphasizing strong-beat resolutions typical of early 20th-century salon music.
Improvisation Focus C Major Bebop scale, incorporating the Eb passing tone to highlight the diminished-to-diatonic transitions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic movements are predictable and the slow waltz tempo provides ample time to navigate the standard chromatic substitutions.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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